8:9 They [are] all {c} plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.(c) Meaning that the word of God is easy to all that have a desire for it and are not blinded by the prince of this world. read more
To the writerProverbs 8:1-36; Proverbs 8:1-36 provides one of the clearest proofs that the Lord Jesus is the Son of the Father from eternity. It is certainly not the only Scripture that proves this precious and wonderful truth, for all Scripture is united in this matter. However, this paper is written to answer some of the arguments some have advanced in objection to applying Wisdom as symbolising the Lord Jesus. The New Testament tells us that 'Christ' is 'God's power and God's wisdom' (1... read more
In these chapters we have a public discourse of Wisdom (personified) (chap. 8), and what Lange describes as an allegorical exhibition of the call of men to a choice of wisdom of folly (chap. 9). It is really our Lord Jesus Christ putting forth this voice (Proverbs 8:1 ), and crying unto men at the gates of the city (Proverbs 8:4-5 ). It is He who speaks the excellent things (Proverbs 8:6 ), and on whose lips wickedness is an abomination (Proverbs 8:7 ). Of Him alone can it be predicted that... read more
The Cry of Wisdom Proverbs 8:0 Her cry has already been heard in this book of sharp-cut, clear sentences, and we have been afraid because of the tone of her accusatory eloquence. Her voice was not what we imagined it to be, and we turned away from the fair speaker staggeringly, sorrowfully. Should it not speak like mother, or sister, or the other half of man's poor heart? But it is somewhat like a fury. "Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: she crieth in the chief... read more
O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them. They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge. Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than... read more
1-11 The will of God is made known by the works of creation, and by the consciences of men, but more clearly by Moses and the prophets. The chief difficulty is to get men to attend to instruction. Yet attention to the words of Christ, will guide the most ignorant into saving knowledge of the truth. Where there is an understanding heart, and willingness to receive the truth in love, wisdom is valued above silver and gold. read more
Of the Messiah, the Personal Wisdom. The Richness of Wisdom's Gifts. v. 1. Doth not Wisdom cry, calling aloud to men to hear, and understanding put forth her voice, in an effort to reach all men? v. 2. She standeth in the top of high places, on the top of high places along the way, easily to be seen by all who pass by, by the way in the places of the paths, at the cross-roads. v. 3. She crieth at the gates, standing where the roads converge and many people come together, at the entry of... read more
Third Group of Admonitory or Proverbial DiscoursesProverbs 8:1 to Proverbs 9:1814. A second public discourse of wisdom personifiedProverbs 8:1-36a) The richness of her gifts(Proverbs 8:1-21)1 Doth not wisdom cry aloud,and understanding lift up her voice?2 Upon the top of the high places, by the way,in the midst of the way she placeth herself.3 By the side of the gates, at the exit from the city,at the entrance to its doors she calleth aloud:4 “To you, ye men, I call,and my... read more
“Better than Gold” Proverbs 8:1-21 This chapter contains a bewitching picture of Wisdom as a noble matron. Were it not for this feminine touch, we might, suppose that the Preacher had become a Prophet and was discerning the lineaments of Christ, who in His human life embodied the Divine Wisdom, as indeed He was the Eternal Word. She stands in the open places; her ringing voice is heard down the streets, appealing to those who are entering the city gates or doors of the houses. There is no... read more
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Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Proverbs 8:1-36
CHAPTER 8 1. The call and appeal of wisdom (Proverbs 8:1-11 ) 2. What wisdom is and what wisdom gives (Proverbs 8:12-21 ) 3. Wisdom; the Person, who He is (Proverbs 8:22-31 ) 4. The renewed appeal (Proverbs 8:32-36 ) Proverbs 8:1-11 . This is one of the most interesting chapters in the entire book. It begins with a call and appeal of wisdom, much like the call and appeal of the first chapter. If wisdom calls, has a voice, then wisdom must also be a person. Who personified wisdom is we... read more